Cursor vs ChatGPT Plus (Codex): limits compared
| Cursor | ChatGPT Plus (Codex) | |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | Pro | Plus |
| Price $/mo | 20 | 20 |
| Metered in | Dollars of usage | Five-hour and weekly limits |
| Stated limits | At least $20/mo of third-party models at API prices plus a separate pool for Cursor's own models; overage continues at same rates | Codex in app, terminal and editors; allowance shared with ChatGPT; no published price for extra credits |
| Resets | Monthly | Every 5 hours + weekly |
Cursor user reports
- “Cursor (auto) - 60M tokens / month ($20)” (User estimate from ccusage/Cursor usage stats) source
- “Composer with Opus burns through the $20 plan in days.” source
ChatGPT Plus (Codex) user reports
- “Codex (GPT 5.3 Codex) - 100M tokens / 5 hour block” (User estimate during a 2x promo) source
- “If your budget is $20, I'd probably go with Codex.” source
Units differ between vendors and aren't directly comparable.